Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan or a microwave-safe container, combine cream, half-and-half and vanilla bean and seeds (or tea and vanilla extract). On the stove or in the microwave, bring mixture to a simmer. Immediately turn off heat.
2. 2
   Add sugar or corn syrup and salt and mix until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Taste and add more sugar and salt as needed to balance the flavors. The mixture should taste slightly too sweet when warm; the sweetness will be muted when the ice cream is frozen.
3. 3
   Strain mixture into a container and refrigerate until very cold, at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
4. 4
   Churn mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
5. 5
   Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and let freeze until hard.